India was not an important country for USA until now, which is why it was only covered in news when 1000 people would die in floods/famine/earthquake etc.
Awareness about India is increasing now which is making them ask more questions.
I usually answer their questions without trying to paint a rosy picture. I thought that words were not enough, actual experience will be much better. So I am bringing some of my friends to visit India next winter. They can make up their own mind about India and her people when they see it.